This Garden spans a valley between picturesque dolerite koppies. The natural vegetation comprises tall grassland and woodland, dominated by magnificent wild olive and karee trees. The Eden Restaurant and Visitors’ Centre have recently been completed at the Garden, as has an Environmental Education Centre. The Garden covers 66 ha and is home to about 400 species of plants, mainly from the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho.

A series of vistas lead one naturally through the Garden, to the wooded koppies, up onto the rock outcrops overlooking the Garden, and back down to the dam, to the bird hide and the lawns. From November to March, most of the plants in the Garden are in full leaf and from March to June, the colourful autumn shades of yellow and red dominate. The natural areas of the Garden are a haven for wildlife, including 140 species of birds, 54 species of reptiles and almost 32 species of mammals.

Entrance: R12 (adults), R8 (seniors, students, children), R6 (pre-school)
Open: 8am–6pm daily
t 051 436 3612/3530   f 051 436 4101
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